Samvel Martirosyan Wins Gold and Bronze at the 2026 European U20 Weightlifting Championships
- Author: Vahe Hakobyan
- Sportaran
Armenian weightlifter Samvel Martirosyan (70 kg) has won a bronze medal at the 2026 European U20 Weightlifting Championships, currently taking place in Durrës, Albania. The Armenian athlete also claimed a gold medal in the snatch.
On October 14, Martirosyan competed in the men's 70 kg category and finished third overall with a combined total of 296 kg (139+157).
In the snatch, the Armenian weightlifter successfully lifted 134 kg and 139 kg. His 139 kg performance secured first place in the discipline and earned him a small gold medal.
In the clean and jerk, Martirosyan lifted 157 kg, bringing his combined total to 296 kg, just four kilograms behind the competition's winner.
Ireland's Harrison McGrogan was crowned European U20 champion with a total of 300 kg. Georgian weightlifter Revaz Mildiani claimed the silver medal with 299 kg.
2026 European U20 Weightlifting Championships Results – Men's 70 kg
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Harrison McGrogan (Ireland) — 300 kg (134+166).
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Revaz Mildiani (Georgia) — 299 kg (138+161).
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Samvel Martirosyan (Armenia) — 296 kg (139+157).
Martirosyan therefore added two medals to Armenia's tally: a gold medal in the snatch and a bronze medal in the overall total.
The European U20 and U23 Weightlifting Championships continue in Durrës, Albania.